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Modern is a novel by Victoria Benedictsson, published in 1883. It is a naturalistic novel that explores the themes of love, marriage, and the human condition. The novel is considered to be a part of Benedictsson’s late, naturalistic period.

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Modern
Ljus eller mörk?--Ljus. (Bien!)

--Liten--( ja!) mager--(!?!)--medelålders--(jag lomade af).

 Rosenbad fans en enslig Malmöfröken, som hette Haglund. Jag bad att
 se  henne men det kunde inte låta sig göra, mente man. Hon var för
rästen mörk, sa' man. Jag gnodde vidare.--

Små fröknar som komma till stora städer ska' inte begära att man ska'
vara  förälskad i dem att man utan vidare adressangifvelse anar hvar
de hålla hus. I stället för att sitta och skrifva sprang jag omkring i
Kungsträdgården och  Norrbro och tittade  småfröknar. Jag förstörde
min middag med att dricka chokolad hos Bergs och jag rökte tio små
cigarrer af idel nervositet.  kvällen gick jag i dramatiskan och
tittade  småfröknar; men allt förgäfves.

Små fröknar som komma till Stockholm och ämna bli några dar ska' inte 
och hoppas möta sina vänner  gatan. _Små fröknar_ ska' ta stadsbud och
skrifva ett par ord  en lapp och skicka upp  redaktionen och 
adress och  vidare, ögonblickligen.

Och : »Jag sitter uppe  ett hotell...» Kunde ni  inte  väl ha
skrifvit jag sitter uppe  hotell... och  namnet, hotellets namn, i
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Why Type a Masterpiece?

Typing out classical literature is not just an exercise in patience; it's a deeply immersive way to understand the rhythm, structure, and nuances of great writing. By manually reproducing the works of renowned authors, you engage with the text on a level that reading alone cannot offer. This method allows you to feel the flow of sentences, the choice of words, and the intricate construction of paragraphs that make these works timeless.

Style is a very simple matter; it is all rhythm. Once you get that, you can't use the wrong words.

– Virginia Woolf

literati is a unique platform where writers can select from a vast collection of public domain classics to type out. This practice is akin to a musician playing pieces by the masters to internalize the elements of composition and performance. Just as the musician learns the subtleties of each note and chord, the writer learns the power of each word and sentence.

Prose is like hair; it shines with combing.

– Gustave Flaubert

Engaging directly with masterpieces allows writers to absorb the rhythm of the text, the ebb and flow of its pacing, and the beauty of its imagery. It cultivates an appreciation for the craft of writing and provides invaluable lessons in how to construct compelling narratives, develop characters, and evoke emotions in readers. Happy typing!

The only truth is music.

– Jack Kerouac

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